RPVCCA_SR_2011_03_01_11_Policy_Steering_Committee_MemberCITY OF
MEMORANDUM
RANCHO PALOS VERDES
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
REVIEWED:
Staff Coordinator:
HONORABLE MAYOR &CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
DENNIS MCLEAN,DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND~
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ~
MARCH 1,2011
APPOINTMENT OF A COUNCIL MEMBER TO SERVE
AS ALTERNATE ON THE POLICY STEERING
COMMITTEE OF THE MUNICIPAL AREA EXPRESS AT
ITS MEETING ON MARCH 7,2011 C!9-
CAROLYN LEHR,CITY MANAGER
Adam Raymond,Senior Administrative Analyst
RECOMMENDATION
That the Mayor shall appoint a new alternate member to the Municipal Area Express
(MAX)Policy Steering Committee (PSC),for one meeting,on March 7,2011.
BACKGROUND &DISCUSSION
Municipal Area Express (MAX)is a commuter transportation system which serves South
Bay residents who travel into the EI Segundo employment area.This system is jointly
operated and funded by the cities of Rancho Palos Verdes,Torrance,EI Segundo,
Lawndale,Lomita,Los Angeles and the County of Los Angeles.
Due to potential financial concerns,Staff brought forward an analysis of the City's
historical participation in MAX to the City Council on November 16,2010 and November
30,2010.After careful consideration,the City Council directed Staff to immediately
notify the City of Torrance (Lead Agency)and the other Member Agencies that Rancho
Palos Verdes is withdrawing from MAX,effective June 30,2011.The City Council
authorized staff to work with MAX to address financial and legal concerns and agreed to
revisit the topic should the circumstances change substantially.
On December 3,2010,the City issued a notice to withdrawal from MAX to all
appropriate parties.At its December 6,2010 Policy Steering Committee (PSC)
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meeting,the PSC deferred consideration of a new,5-year Interagency Agreement,MAX
Operation Agreement and other matters.
From early December 2010 through mid February 2011,the Technical Advisory
Committee (TAC)members consisting of staff from each Member Agency and Lead
worked to together to address numerous issues including,a new formula allocation,
possible new routes,bus operator agreement negotiations,and changes to the new
Interagency Agreement.
At the February 7,2011 Policy Steering Committee meeting,Lead Agency staff had
requested the PSC provide direction and adopt several key changes to MAX.In a letter
dated February 3,2011,Mayor Pro Tem Misetich outlined several concerns relating to
the actions to be considered by the PSC.In light of the letter,the PSC again
postponed a decision,and agreed to hold a special meeting on March 7,2011 to give
Lead Agency time to answer the questions and to develop a plan to move forward.
On December 21,2010,and revised on January 18,2011,current committee
assignments were given by the Mayor.For the MAX PSC,the Mayor Pro Tem is the
committee member and the City Manager is the alternate.Both individuals will be
unable to attend the March 7,2011 Special PSC meeting.According to the MAX
Interagency Agreement,only a City Council Member,their deputy,or the City Manager
may serve on the PSC.Based upon a recent discussion between Staff and the Mayor,
the Mayor is willing to assign himself (or another City Council member)to serve as the
alternate for the meeting on March 7,2011,subject to approval by the City Council,with
the current assignments to be returned after the meeting.The City Clerk has informed
Staff that a Form 700 -Statement of Economic Interest,will need to be filled out by the
individual chosen for this assignment.
On March 15,2011 Staff will bring forward an update regarding the City's participation
in MAX.City staff expects that Lead Agency staff will present significant information
and insight about the future of MAX at the Special PSC meeting on March 7,2011.
FISCAL IMPACT
None
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